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Surfige118 · Aug 06, 2005, 01:00 AM // 01:00

Ok, I am really wanting GW about now, but i haven't gotten it, affraid of my comp not being able to handle it. Can it handle GW. And How much lag will i have ?

System model: Dimension 4550
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 1.80GHz
Memory: 128MB RAM
and its a Dell

Kamatsu · Aug 06, 2005, 01:09 AM // 01:09

1. You need more ram. Base memory requirements are 256 MB ram, but you'd want 512+ MB ideally. You migth be able to play it with that low ram, but it would probably be extremely slow/laggy and most likely unplayable (that is if it even ran)

2. What video card do you have? I don't know Dell spec's.. so don't know what video card you have..

Surfige118 · Aug 06, 2005, 01:22 AM // 01:22

Is is possible to delete files/pics/vids/ect. to get more RAM ?

Kamatsu · Aug 06, 2005, 01:25 AM // 01:25

your system RAM is completely seperate to your Hard Drive space. Deleting stuff off your Hard Drive won't increase your system's RAM. The only way to increase your system RAM is to buy memory from a store and plug it into your system (or get a friends or pay someone to do it if your unsure of just how to do it yourself).

Surfige118 · Aug 06, 2005, 01:27 AM // 01:27

So i have to get more memory ,... an prolly a new video card more like a radeon or something right ?

INFERNO2K · Aug 06, 2005, 01:41 AM // 01:41

I googled your Dell system and it returned the specs for your machine.

Your video card is a nVidia GeForce4 MX 420 graphics chip set which is fairly outdated.

Might want to look into a new cheap budget card.

Diablo man · Sep 27, 2005, 03:05 PM // 15:05

Man that is sucky ram.I used to have that much and it wouldnt even play boulders gate 2 well.Then I got a new HP with 1gig of ram so.......GET MORE RAM.

Funda · Sep 27, 2005, 08:11 PM // 20:11

You're going to need at least 256MB RAM and probably a 64MB Video Card.

I myself have access to two computers. One of which is fantastic, but isn't mine. My own computer is a Compaq 933Mhz from back in 2001. I had to upgrade my RAM to 384MB and I had a 64MB nVidia MX4400 video card. The game does work on my computer, granted the graphics quality isnt that great, and i do experience computer lag here and there, but you should be able to play this game pretty fine if you can match my specs, as far as RAM and Video Card goes.

As always, the higher the better, but no need to break the bank.

Also, check out the Technician's Corner, they should be able to help you more with your questions.

Ranmaz · Sep 27, 2005, 09:06 PM // 21:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Surfige118

Ok, I am really wanting GW about now, but i haven't gotten it, affraid of my comp not being able to handle it. Can it handle GW. And How much lag will i have ?

System model: Dimension 4550
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 1.80GHz
Memory: 128MB RAM
and its a Dell

I run a 2500+ oc'd to almost 3200+ barton. And a 800XL as my videocard.

I still find in town that the frame rate drops. I myself would recommend higher than what I have because of this fact. I want a s939 amd cpu now. Thinking of getting the 3500+.

Aug 06, 2005, 01:00 AM // 01:00	#1
Surfige118 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: IN GW Guild: [DOCE] Profession: W/Mo	Questions/ System requirments Ok, I am really wanting GW about now, but i haven't gotten it, affraid of my comp not being able to handle it. Can it handle GW. And How much lag will i have ? System model: Dimension 4550 Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 1.80GHz Memory: 128MB RAM and its a Dell

Aug 06, 2005, 01:09 AM // 01:09	#2
Kamatsu Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Australia	1. You need more ram. Base memory requirements are 256 MB ram, but you'd want 512+ MB ideally. You migth be able to play it with that low ram, but it would probably be extremely slow/laggy and most likely unplayable (that is if it even ran) 2. What video card do you have? I don't know Dell spec's.. so don't know what video card you have..

Aug 06, 2005, 01:22 AM // 01:22	#3
Surfige118 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: IN GW Guild: [DOCE] Profession: W/Mo	Is is possible to delete files/pics/vids/ect. to get more RAM ?

Aug 06, 2005, 01:25 AM // 01:25	#4
Kamatsu Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Australia	your system RAM is completely seperate to your Hard Drive space. Deleting stuff off your Hard Drive won't increase your system's RAM. The only way to increase your system RAM is to buy memory from a store and plug it into your system (or get a friends or pay someone to do it if your unsure of just how to do it yourself).

Aug 06, 2005, 01:27 AM // 01:27	#5
Surfige118 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: IN GW Guild: [DOCE] Profession: W/Mo	So i have to get more memory ,... an prolly a new video card more like a radeon or something right ?

Aug 06, 2005, 01:41 AM // 01:41	#6
INFERNO2K Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto Guild: Clan of Elders COE Profession: E/Me	I googled your Dell system and it returned the specs for your machine. Your video card is a nVidia GeForce4 MX 420 graphics chip set which is fairly outdated. Might want to look into a new cheap budget card.

Sep 27, 2005, 03:05 PM // 15:05	#7
Diablo man Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Sep 2005	Man that is sucky ram.I used to have that much and it wouldnt even play boulders gate 2 well.Then I got a new HP with 1gig of ram so.......GET MORE RAM.

Sep 27, 2005, 08:11 PM // 20:11	#8
Funda Jungle Guide Join Date: Sep 2005 Guild: Arcane Nexus [ANX] Profession: N/Mo	You're going to need at least 256MB RAM and probably a 64MB Video Card. I myself have access to two computers. One of which is fantastic, but isn't mine. My own computer is a Compaq 933Mhz from back in 2001. I had to upgrade my RAM to 384MB and I had a 64MB nVidia MX4400 video card. The game does work on my computer, granted the graphics quality isnt that great, and i do experience computer lag here and there, but you should be able to play this game pretty fine if you can match my specs, as far as RAM and Video Card goes. As always, the higher the better, but no need to break the bank. Also, check out the Technician's Corner, they should be able to help you more with your questions.